Job Title: M&E Coordinator
Organization: Raising the Village International (RTV)
Funding Source: Greater Impact Foundation USA
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Regional Program Manager (RPM)
About US:
Raising
The Village International (RTV) is a
Canadian non-profit organization focused on ending extreme poverty by
eliminating immediate barriers of scarcity, nurturing income-generation
activities and building local capacity, while moving communities toward
economic self-sufficiency.
The Village International (RTV) is a
Canadian non-profit organization focused on ending extreme poverty by
eliminating immediate barriers of scarcity, nurturing income-generation
activities and building local capacity, while moving communities toward
economic self-sufficiency.
Job Summary: The M&E Coordinator provides overall guidance
to staff and partners on M&E and responsible for Uganda Programs Design,
and Monitoring and Evaluation programming.
to staff and partners on M&E and responsible for Uganda Programs Design,
and Monitoring and Evaluation programming.
Key Duties and Responsibilities: The Monitoring and Evaluation Coordinator
will have the following duties and responsibilities:
will have the following duties and responsibilities:
- Build the capacity of project staff and
partners on RTV Design, Monitoring and Evaluation, and development
programming approaches. - Responsible for the collection of primary and
secondary data, and carry out analysis to inform assessment for potential
interventions in the target communities; special studies, operation research
studies required to improve RTV Uganda programs. - Lead program and project staff, partners and
target communities/beneficiaries in participatory program design
approaches; coordinate implementation of baselines, income household
surveys and evaluations according to RTV DME framework and methodology - Develop and administer performance monitoring
tools to track program indicators; in line with the program implementation
and M&E plans. - Establish and maintain program/indicator
M&E databases; as well as the program level M&E indicator database
aligned to the RTV Strategy results framework. - Conduct routine data quality assessment on
program/project monitoring data collected including that collected by
staff and partners before it is used for reporting. - Compile program data reports to inform
evidence based decision making; and for use in preparation of program
quarterly reports, semi/annual management reports; and for dissemination
to Kampala office, project team staff, donors, district, and other
partners as necessary. - Document best practices, lesson learned and
success stories about RTV Uganda programs and project interventions in the
regions. - Manage the review, learning and reflection
meetings in the regions on program/projects implementation, and
evaluations. - Offer support in the design of new project
areas currently in Eastern Region - Actively participate in Grant Research and
Applications with focus on the following at the Uganda office - Research to identify grants that RTV is
eligible for; - Prepare grant applications in line
with the criteria of each grant-making organization - Work in liaison with the Programs
Director on reporting for any grants secured - Create and maintain database of
possible grant opportunities
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the Raising The
Village International (RTV) M&E Coordinator should hold a B.A in
statistics, social sciences, development studies. Possession of a Post
graduate degree in Monitoring & evaluation and project planning an
added advantage - A minimum of three to five years’ experience
in monitoring and evaluation of development programs, and a demonstrated
long-term passion for community development. - Strong work experience. Examples include a
demanding professional work experience, or successful community development
experience (e.g. starting a field program in a developing country, leading
training, having a project get started in rural areas, solid project
management & accomplishments). - Leadership experience at work, or outside of
work. - Proven ability to adapt to new situations,
analyze interventions and come up with results. - Language: English, and at an added advantage
Lufumbira and/or Luganda.
Functional Competencies:
- Organises and accurately completes multiple
tasks by establishing priorities while taking into consideration special
assignments, frequent interruptions, deadlines, available resources and multiple
reporting relationships - Plans, coordinates and organizes workload
while remaining aware of changing Priorities and competing deadlines - Establishes, builds and maintains effective
working relationships with staff and clients to facilitate the provision
of support - Knowledge Management and Learning
- In-depth knowledge on MIS, M&E and
development issues - Excellent knowledge of monitoring and the
application of methodology: Good understanding of capacity assessment
methodologies; excellent ability to identify significant capacity building
opportunities; - Excellent communication skills (written and
oral): Sensitivity to and responsiveness to all partners - Respectful and helpful relations with project
field staff and Programs Director. - Ability to lead implementation of new
systems, and affect staff behavioural/ attitudinal change - Strong training and facilitation skills.
- Significant experience in the design and
implementation of M&E/MIS in development projects implemented by NGOs/
Government; - Experience in designing tools and strategies
for data collection, analysis and production of reports; - Focuses on result for the client
- Consistently approaches work with energy and
a positive, constructive attitude - Demonstrates strong oral and written
communication skills - Remains calm, in control and good humored
even under pressure - Demonstrates openness to change and ability
to manage complexities - Responds positively to critical feedback and
differing points of view - Solicits feedback from staff about the impact
of his/her own behavior
Corporate Culture:
- Demonstrates integrity by modeling the RTV’s
values and ethical standards - Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic
goals of RTV - Displays cultural, gender, religion, race,
nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
How to Apply:
All
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application and
updated resume to [email protected].
suitably qualified and interested candidates should send an application and
updated resume to [email protected].
NB: Please do not attach certificates.
Deadline: 30th March, 2016
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